Dr. Laird is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological and forensic assessments. Prior to obtaining her doctorate in psychology, she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work and worked in a variety of settings as a licensed/certified social worker and substance abuse counselor. After twenty years of service in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), she retired from the FBOP in 2014 as Chief of Psychology Services. After retirement, she transitioned to private practice (AZFE) and has been conducting a variety of psychological assessments (see services for details) since that time.